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I'm having a lot of trouble locating one of these. It's currently out for AT&T correct?
Not on newegg or amazon.
For those of you using this as a phone as well.. could you give me feedback on how you like it? Do you use a bluetooth headset? If so, what brand/model?
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after doing a bit more research heres what i've found (cant post links bc im a new user):
ebay - 629.00 - 7 day return policy - 1 year seller warranty.
amazon - 659.99 - no warranty
not on any major sites (other than amazon) such as newegg and crutchfield, or bestbuy.
the ebay deal > amazon (obviously).
surprised its not sold by these major retailers... what gives?
also, its factory "unlocked" meaning it isnt carrier specific?
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okay ill look at other threads. please provide a link if you can
edit: i just looked through the first 6 pages of this general forum, and found nothing about pricing and availability.
Negri - ~$580 with shipping
https://negrielectronics.com/samsun...gb-wifi-only-black-open-box.html#.T2n_38US1Ng
Craigslist
That's where I got mine at a ridiculously low price. $400 with a 2 yr square trade warranty. It was purchased from Negri.
I've seen other listings on Craiglist as well for lower than that Negri price.
OK.... IF you have AT&T already (smart phone with data), then you can get the International version of the tab. (6800)
AT&T and T-Mobile currently DOES NOT offer therse in there product line..
BUT They do work on those carriers..
.And the phone parts works too as well as internet, txt and mms messaging.
Verizon DOES carry them, but there is no phone capabilities built in . So no phone, txt or mms with Verizon
Here's a thread on where to buy in the USA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468325
The Negri link that maverick 777 posted is for the WI-FI version only..
That device WILL NOT give you phone, txt or mms capabilities.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525108
If you want the phone etc with using your existing sim card from your smart phone with data plan with AT&T or T-mobile...
Then you need to get the international version with quad band etc
So I just remove my AT&T sim card out of my smart phone and jam it in my 6800 tab and BAM!!! Now I have a 7.7 inch screem smart phone!!
As far as using it for a phone.. it's cool IMHO, but you'll read where others distain the look and feel of a 7.7 inch phone..
I get along with it just fine...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459696
.good luck with your decision
Maverick777 said:
Negri - ~$580 with shipping
https://negrielectronics.com/samsun...gb-wifi-only-black-open-box.html#.T2n_38US1Ng
Craigslist
That's where I got mine at a ridiculously low price. $400 with a 2 yr square trade warranty. It was purchased from Negri.
I've seen other listings on Craiglist as well for lower than that Negri price.
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i just read that negri isnt reliable. can someone who bought from there give insight?
edit: After reading the links, Negri is obviously reliable. There still wasn't a definite answer about the 'white' back and the 'silver/black' back. Any insight?
I'd say call Negri directly... may as well start at the source..
They're 800 number is in the web page..
I got mine there.. still waiting on the USA adapter for the charger though they promised it was in the mail twice now.
They should be able to tell you if they have any white ones..
Good luck
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I believe that Negri lists white and silver models separately on their site (and they have different price). So you can order the one you want. When I was ordering, the white ones were back-ordered.
I bought my GT 7.7 (and a Nokia N9) from Negri and was very satisfied with both orders.
Negri Most Reliable
I bought both my Note and 7.7 from Negri. They seemed to have inventory before most, and always comfortable to buy a product from a Company in the U.S. (Las Vegas) They shipped same day and delivery exactly when they said. I will buy my Note 10.1 from Negri when available. Both units previously purchased were international, which is best if you want to spend the extra money.
My experiences allow me to highly recommend Negri as your source vendor.
Negri has the 6810 for only $498.50. Sucks I just paid $572.50 less than a month ago!
Link to to Press Release
“The addition of the Samsung Galaxy S III to our portfolio of 4G-LTE devices gives our customers another truly cutting-edge smartphone to choose from,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices, AT&T Mobility. “With an exclusive red color this summer and the power of the nation’s largest 4G network, AT&T delivers the best wireless experience for Galaxy S III fans.”
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Hmm weird. Engadget also missed it too.
No delivery date given though.
Unfortunately they are only selling the 16 GB model though
I just wish all phones were available on all carriers for the same price. I mean, I understand that carriers have to differentiate themselves and what not, but it just gets so frustrating and I see all my money drain away from me...
A couple extra links:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/atandt-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/
http://www.bgr.com/2012/06/04/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-launch-att-preorders-june-6/
http://www.att.com/galaxysiii/?#fbid=Wsw4lLkFg8z
Sucks we only get the 16GB...
I wonder how the red will look.
Ascertion said:
I wonder how the red will look.
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Same here, if it looks good that will be the one I go with. Sure we only get 16GB but we get a special color!
16gb is fine, I've got a 64gb card. That makes up for it.
Just checked with ATT, I am ready to upgrade
*639# on your phone will send you an SMS with your upgrade availability. I know most of you probably know that, just trying to save at least one person some time in searching.
skatin707 said:
16gb is fine, I've got a 64gb card. That makes up for it.
Just checked with ATT, I am ready to upgrade
*639# on your phone will send you an SMS with your upgrade availability. I know most of you probably know that, just trying to save at least one person some time in searching.
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Cool I forgot about that easy way to check, thanks. Hmmm I will be out of contract for the first time in yearsssss in a few weeks, what actual benefits are there of buying a non-contract phone? Is there an HSPA+ US variant I could buy and lower my databill to medianet if I wanted?
I don't see the 2GB RAM mentioned in US AT&T SIII "official" announcement. Didn't the other US providers mentioned 2GB RAM in their S III variants?
Not all the providers provided the specs. However, Samsung USA did announce that all US carriers will have S4 with 2gb.
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Cool I forgot about that easy way to check, thanks. Hmmm I will be out of contract for the first time in yearsssss in a few weeks, what actual benefits are there of buying a non-contract phone? Is there an HSPA+ US variant I could buy and lower my databill to medianet if I wanted?
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Well, you could buy one of these out of contract. The international version is also an option. That one wouldn't have 4G LTE, but *should* have HSPA+. I'm sure somebody else can verify, I haven't looked into international phones much.
Correct, you can get the international version which will provide you with HSPA+ speeds but no LTE. You will also get the quad core Exynos with 1 GB of RAM versus the dual core with 2 GB that is in the US and Canada variants.
I know the ATT and roger model will be identical.
How about the T-mobile version?
Would the t-mobile version work with att once unlocked?
is all the NA version the same, and contain all the band?
I want the 32gig but I have ATT.
Raikia said:
Unfortunately they are only selling the 16 GB model though
I just wish all phones were available on all carriers for the same price. I mean, I understand that carriers have to differentiate themselves and what not, but it just gets so frustrating and I see all my money drain away from me...
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No, they don't "have to", they differentiate to reduce competition. So if you find "money drains away from you" for no good reason, perhaps it's time to buy unlocked.
Our phones hardly take advantage of the 1gb of RAM that they currently come with. What difference will 2gb of RAM make? Also, will the s4 snapdragon provide better battery life? I'd like to pre-order the pebble blue as soon as I can. I can't imagine the Red version looking good at all.
I'm really interested to see how the red will work. If it is a good shade of red (perhaps DR. Pepper can red), then I will be more inclined to get it. Tough choice though.
All I wanted was black lol
microSD cards are so cheap now, why does it matter that we only get the 16gb version? Hell, I'll take your $50, send you a class 10 16gb microSD card to make up the difference and I'll still have enough left to put a decent amount of gas in my car. Deal?
$25 for 32gb Sandisk Mobile Ultra MicroSDHC
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Mobile-Ultra-microSDHC-SDSDQY-032G-U46/dp/B005SZ4X28/ref=pd_cp_pc_0
Get it while it's hot.
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microSD cards are so cheap now, why does it matter that we only get the 16gb version? Hell, I'll take your $50, send you a class 10 16gb microSD card to make up the difference and I'll still have enough left to put a decent amount of gas in my car. Deal?
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This is how I feel as well.
for those of your who are existing customrs. is it asking you to choose a limited plan? I currently have unlimited and dont want to change that.
They didn't make me. I called my order in though.
I also called Best Buy and pretty much confirmed this as well
Cant wait!!
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http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...orders-to-start-on-March-27-in-the-US_id67450
We all know that the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge won't be released before April 10 in the US (just like in other parts of the world). What we don't know is when the two new Samsung flagship smartphones will be available to pre-order Stateside, since there's been no official word on the matter. But a Reddit user may have revealed precious details about this.
Reportedly, Best Buy will accept pre-orders for the S6 and S6 edge on March 27. Moreover, another Reddit user (who claims to be a Samsung employee) says that customers who pre-order an S6 or S6 edge for Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint should receive a free wireless charging pad that will normally cost $49.99.
Obviously, for now we can't confirm these details. However, since Samsung is already accepting pre-orders for the S6 and S6 edge in some markets, we're expecting the same thing to happen soon in the US, too.
Off contract prices for the cheapest Galaxy S6 variant (32 GB) could start at $699.99, while the S6 edge 32 GB might cost $799.99. So, who's looking forward to buying Samsung's new Galaxies?
AT&T pre-orders are live.
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AT&T pre-orders are live.
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Got mine in. 128gb Pearl White Edge.
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Got mine in. 128gb Pearl White Edge.
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I'm with ya. 128GB Black Sapphire Edge for me.
got mine 128gb sapphire black Edge can't wait for it to get here
Haha, let's go team 128GB. Cry with me and join in the drinking away of the sorrows of buying $1000 devices (minus the $50 case, $50 charging pad, and $100 bluetooth headset too -_-)
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I also called Best Buy and pretty much confirmed this as well
Cant wait!!
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http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...orders-to-start-on-March-27-in-the-US_id67450
We all know that the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge won't be released before April 10 in the US (just like in other parts of the world). What we don't know is when the two new Samsung flagship smartphones will be available to pre-order Stateside, since there's been no official word on the matter. But a Reddit user may have revealed precious details about this.
Reportedly, Best Buy will accept pre-orders for the S6 and S6 edge on March 27. Moreover, another Reddit user (who claims to be a Samsung employee) says that customers who pre-order an S6 or S6 edge for Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint should receive a free wireless charging pad that will normally cost $49.99.
Obviously, for now we can't confirm these details. However, since Samsung is already accepting pre-orders for the S6 and S6 edge in some markets, we're expecting the same thing to happen soon in the US, too.
Off contract prices for the cheapest Galaxy S6 variant (32 GB) could start at $699.99, while the S6 edge 32 GB might cost $799.99. So, who's looking forward to buying Samsung's new Galaxies?
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My cousin is a Samsung employee at BB...told me last week free charging pad with pre-orders
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rjayflo said:
My cousin is a Samsung employee at BB...told me last week free charging pad with pre-orders
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i'm going to best buy to pre-order rather than with at&t because of the free wireless pad! i'll go in store tomorrow.
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i'm going to best buy to pre-order rather than with at&t because of the free wireless pad! i'll go in store tomorrow.
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Yup exactly why Im getting it from Best Buy!
any chance of getting a verizon one from best buy on the 27th? or at least the free wireless pad
Just as a heads up, looks like the 128GB Edge (possible the standard as well, not sure) for AT&T is web-only. This has two implications:
1. It means picking it up in-store might not happen. And if it does, it'll probably be in limited stores.
2. It means, sooner or later, they might not offer that particular SKU at all, and it'll be the first one to go. I forget which device it was that I owned, but they had a "web-only" variant of it that was actually unobtainable after only a few months and I ended up having to get an "alternate" when I got a replacement.
Also, for anyone curious, looks like the asshats at AT&T had to put their stupid branding on the back of the device.
Preordered a regular S6, first over at my local Best Buy.
Black S6 with free black Qi charger and $50 gift card. That seriously can't be beat.
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Preordered a regular S6, first over at my local Best Buy.
Black S6 with free black Qi charger and $50 gift card. That seriously can't be beat.
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How did you get the $50 Gift card? Which carrier?
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Preordered a regular S6, first over at my local Best Buy.
Black S6 with free black Qi charger and $50 gift card. That seriously can't be beat.
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I badly want to do this deal. Unfortunately the discount arrangement I have with AT&T won't carry over if I get it through Best Buy. I am gonna go ahead and buy the wireless charging pad from them though.
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How did you get the $50 Gift card? Which carrier?
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Carrier is AT&T. But AT&T and Sprint are both doing this. That's the Best Buy deal going on for all preorders on the S6 and Edge. Free wireless Samsung charger and $50 gift card.
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Carrier is AT&T. But AT&T and Sprint are both doing this. That's the Best Buy deal going on for all preorders on the S6 and Edge. Free wireless Samsung charger and $50 gift card.
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Nowhere on the Web site does it say anything about the gift card. Did you buy in store?
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Nowhere on the Web site does it say anything about the gift card. Did you buy in store?
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Kind of, I preordered over the phone this morning.
Call up and check if your local shop is doing it. It's funny I beat the news outlets to the news, and still no reporting of it has been made.
As part of the preorder deal, Best Buy forces you to purchase a $50 gift card to use towards the phone when you pick it up. Not a big deal.
Where is the best place to order an unlocked S6?
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redshoepaul said:
Preordered a regular S6, first over at my local Best Buy.
Black S6 with free black Qi charger and $50 gift card. That seriously can't be beat.
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I did the same thing. This will be my first non HTC phone. Due to current reviews I'm going with this because of the camera as I use it a lot.
Edit: I posted the below deal this morning but it was pointed out in the replies that an even steeper Nexus 6 discount was announced today (see Phandroid link below). The 32 GB Nexus 6 is now available for $500 from Best Buy and also the Google Store (64 GB for $550).
I wish to highlight a Nexus 6 deal which I could not find listed anywhere else on XDA Dev or by Google search. The unlocked Nexus 6 is available for $550 at Best Buy. To obtain it at this price, one simply needs to ask in store for the unlocked Nexus 6 and then ask for a price match against T-mobile's online store, where the phone is currently on sale for $549.84. I also called Best Buy customer service and was informed by a representative that this price match should apply in all stores and to any purchases made from the Best Buy online store.
I can confirm this approach can work, since I was able to obtain a Nexus 6 for $549.84 in store from a Best Buy store this last weekend. However, I also found a Best Buy forum post where it was claimed that the price match was initially not honored (unfortunately I cannot include the link since I am a new member). Therefore, the ease of this approach may vary according to the representative one encounters.
As an additional note, T-mobile starter kits, which include a nano SIM, are currently on sale at Best Buy for $5. Thus one can set up an unlocked Nexus 6 on T mobile for ~$555 plus tax.
I apologize if I posted this thread in the wrong place or duplicated a pre existing thread. I will monitor the thread and delete/repost if necessary.
Is there any advantage (Other than the price right now) to buying the unlocked version -vs- the carrier specific one?
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Is there any advantage (Other than the price right now) to buying the unlocked version -vs- the carrier specific one?
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The ATT and Verizon are locked to their respective carrier. However once you have them paid off for the device you can get it unloved to work on other carriers.
The hard was is all the same.
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The ATT and Verizon are locked to their respective carrier. However once you have them paid off for the device you can get it unloved to work on other carriers.
The hard was is all the same.
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Thanks. I'm thinking of getting one but I currently have the Note 3 on ATT and they use diff sim cards. I was going to simply pop mine in. Seems like I have to get a nano sim and add another line. I hate that the carriers have us by the sacs.
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Thanks. I'm thinking of getting one but I currently have the Note 3 on ATT and they use diff sim cards. I was going to simply pop mine in. Seems like I have to get a nano sim and add another line. I hate that the carriers have us by the sacs.
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If you get one you don't have to add a line just have AT&T switch Sims and phone.
You would have to buy out right. With the T-Mobile $100 off deal is a great way to save some money. Best Buy will match the price.
Also Best Buy is selling the 64gb version for $550 not the 32gb Verizon and AT&T sells.
No need for price match anymore.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorol...blue/3967011.p?id=1219610985372&skuId=3967011
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Also Best Buy is selling the 64gb version for $550 not the 32gb Verizon and AT&T sells.
No need for price match anymore.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/motorol...blue/3967011.p?id=1219610985372&skuId=3967011
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Thanks, I just saw that too! Google says that TMO doesn't price match, but I'm still in my 14 day window for the one I bought from them. Has anyone had any luck getting them to price match, or at least allow a return without their restocking fee?
http://phandroid.com/2015/06/02/nexus-6-9-google-store-discount-promo/
Just returned mine back to BB and bought new saved another $50 bucks and ended up buying a 60'' LED for $450
EDIT: Damn, meant to post this in the Tmobile S5 section.
Hi,
I'm on an S2 T989 w/ CM rom on tmobile prepaid for close to 4 years now and I'm feeling an upgrade. My criteria are: New phone (or equivalent), $300 max, removable battery, SD card expansion, OLED screen, tmobile prepaid compatible, root and custom ROM available.
This limits my options and it seems the S5 is the best choice. I'm not really willing to compromise on any of those features. I don't mind having an older phone, obviously, it will still be a huge upgrade coming from the S2.
Is the G900T the model I want? I see stuff about locked bootloader. Also the Verizon variant reportedly works with tmobile, but maybe not on all 4G bands, is there any benefit vs the G900T?
I bought this S2 from Walmart for prepaid plan on a sale for $300. Walmart has the S5 available for $350, but I see this phone on ebay "new" at $250 and swappa "mint" at $200. As I've never purchased anything but a retail phone, what should I look out for? The ebay ones all say new but open box (so they can unlock, supposedly). I'm afraid they're just putting in refurbs or something. I saw one seller claim they're overstock contract phones and they guaranteed a clean IMEI, is this a safe route? I'm not sure if it would have manufacturer warranty, either, but saving $100 over walmart is tempting. At least I can do my own repair to an extent, I replaced my S2 screen and other parts over the years.
Can an unlocked contract phone be used with tmobile prepaid? I see no reason why not, but one ebay seller said they don't guarantee prepaid compatibility.
Anyone want to dissuade me from this path?
Thanks for any help. Sorry if I'm not breaking any rules here